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National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Nodal and Serving hub with G.B. Pant "National Institute of Himalayan Environment"(NIHE)

Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG)
This group, under the Chair of Additional Secretary concerned in MoEF&CC, will be the major body of representatives from diverse sectors (i.e., Government organizations, State governments of IHR; Himalayan Universities, R&D Autonomous organizations; NGOs, Regional Inter-governmental Organizations, Thematic Divisions of MoEF&CC) to guide implementation of the Scheme and monitor the progress periodically.

The STAG shall have following Terms of Reference (ToR):
Provide scientific and technical guidance for assessing project proposals, invited studies as well as suo-moto developed studies;
Recommend site-specific targeted pilot projects;
Appraise and recommend case studies ensuring multi-disciplinarily and cross-sectoral integration;
Advise study teams on assessment frameworks and methodologies for conducting the studies;
Review progress of the studies on a periodic basis and recommend necessary mid-course corrective and/or preventive measures;
Provide scientific and technical expert advice and recommendations to the Project Steering Committee; and
Advise the Project Management Team on stakeholder engagement and capacity development areas.

The STAG shall meet as frequently as the members may decide. The committee would be free to co-opt any additional expert members as per requirement to provide guidance on specific issues.
  Composition &Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG).

Meetings of Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG)
S.No. Meeting Meeting Conducted On
1. 1st STAG Meeting 17/12/2015
2. 2nd STAG Meeting 17/02/2016
3. 3rd STAG Meeting 15/03/2016
4. 4th STAG Meeting 29/09/2016
5. 5th STAG Meeting 15/12/2017
6. 6th STAG Meeting 17/01/2018
7. 7th STAG Meeting 13/02/2018
8. 8th STAG Meeting 16/03/2018
9. 9th STAG Meeting 14/09/2018
10. 10th STAG Meeting 22/11/2018
11. 11th STAG Meeting 28/03/2019
12. 12th STAG Meeting 27/05/2019
13. 13th STAG Meeting 27/11/2019
14. 14th STAG Meeting 06/03/2020
15. 15th STAG Meeting 05/03/2021
16. 16th STAG Meeting 08/06/2022
17. 17th STAG Meeting 16/02/2023
18. 18th STAG Meeting 10/03/2023
19. 19th STAG Meeting 05/09/2023
20. 20th STAG Meeting 03/11/2023
21. 21st STAG Meeting 10/11/2023
22. 22nd STAG Meeting 30/01/2024
23. 23rd STAG Meeting 20/02/2024